Recent content by jeff160

  1. J

    Heater reliability?

    Thanks for the help, but following the troubleshooting is probably more time than I've got to mess with this. I'll get the quote from the tech I suppose. I found the bill from last year and the control panel was replaced (BTW, it was $400+!). Couldn't find the other service tickets, but I...
  2. J

    Reliable salt chlorinator / control board

    I'll take a look, but it wouldn't surprise me at all if this is the issue...definitely worth trying since the fix is so cheap! THANKS!
  3. J

    Heater reliability?

    I can't remember if I was getting an error code last year, but if I remember correctly, the heater would continue to cycle on/off every 15 seconds(?) or so. The tech replaced the control board at that time. I can't remember what it was the previous year. I do remember before that problem, I...
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    Reliable salt chlorinator / control board

    I'm getting ready to replace my Goldline Aquarite SWG and was just wondering if there are any brands that have control boards that seem to last longer than 4-5 years? I guess that life is normal but it seems a little crazy to me that someone couldn't manufacture a panel that last longer...
  5. J

    Heater reliability?

    I had a Hayward heater installed with my pool about 8 yrs ago. Worked great for about 4-5 years, but every year since has required about a $300 repair. It's on the fritz again with a "bd" code, which looks like it's a bad control panel, but I just had the control panel replaced last year...